The ITU Digital Skills Forum is the core global event for ITU members and stakeholders. It aims to discuss pressing needs to achieve universal digital skills and close the global digital skills gap.

The forum will take place in Manama, Bahrain, from 17 to 19 September 2024.

Earth Island's New Leaders Initiative hosted a virtual Eco-Anxiety Panel on September 12, 2024. Climate psychologist Leslie Davenport moderated the event, which featured Brower Youth Awards Alumni.

Alumni Rachel Barge, Mackenzie Feldman, and Hamid Torabzadeh shared insights into eco-anxiety, offering coping strategies and discussing ways to overcome its challenges.

A proclamation formally recognizes the vital role of Indigenous women in reforesting ancestral territories.

Their profound traditional knowledge and inherent connection to the land are crucial for ecological restoration. This leadership ensures sustainable practices, revitalizes ecosystems, and strengthens community resilience for future generations.

Prince Osisiadan, CEO of SUCCA Africa Ltd, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

He shares his experience studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programs.

Discover more about CISL's postgraduate courses here.

Join our "Women in the Workplace" 10-year anniversary panel event, celebrating a decade of progress and the path ahead for women in the workforce. We'll reflect on gains and setbacks across industries, looking forward to new opportunities.

Drawing from the 2024 "Women in the Workplace" report by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, this discussion will analyze real-world data on equitable policies, talent pipelines, equal representation, and pay parity. Our panel, featuring Sukhinder Singh Cassidy (CEO, Xero), Padmasree Warrior (Co-Founder & CEO, Fable), and moderator Alexis Krivkovich (McKinsey & Company), will share authentic experiences from the C-suite to entry-level roles.

The circular economy aims to retain material value and slow resource depletion. Our season finale features Walter Stahel, author of *The Performance Economy*, discussing this and other insights. Listen now.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy – a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature. Subscribe to our channel for insightful videos. Learn more about our work and follow us online at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

The circular economy focuses on retaining the value of goods and materials to slow resource depletion. Selling performance instead of products is a key strategy. In this season's finale, we explore these insights with Walter Stahel, author of "The Performance Economy."

We'll discuss how retaining value can transform industries, boost job creation, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We'll also examine sustainable taxation and why performance-based sales could be the future.

If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or comment on Spotify or YouTube. Your support helps us spread the word about the circular economy.

Episode 2, "Old ideas with modern thinking," introduces The Wild Hare Group, Porcus, and Agüita Divina. These organizations are blending traditional concepts with modern approaches to transform linear business models into more circular ones.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, develops and promotes the circular economy. This design-driven model eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

For more insights, subscribe to the [Ellen MacArthur Foundation YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1). Learn more at their [website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org) and follow them on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation), [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation), [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/circulareconomy), and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/).

This podcast features residents from Bwabwata, Namibia, discussing the land defense efforts of the !Xun and Khwe people. Their discussion centers on the Okavango Delta region, historically known as the Caprivi Strip.

The interview was produced by Sonner Geria (Khwe), conducted by Fanny Mafuta (Khwe), and features Muyatwa Smith (Khwe) as the interviewee.

Music includes "Whispers" by Ziibiwan and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

This Global News Bulletin focuses on Indigenous rights worldwide, featuring news from South Africa, New Zealand, Cambodia, Mexico, and other nations.

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar, this edition includes "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

This podcast series, a collaboration by Inclusive Media Foundation, Newa FM, and Likhu FM, explores the struggle of Nepal's Indigenous Peoples to maintain ancestral land ownership, particularly in riverine regions like the Likhu River.

Music credit: "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

This podcast series, produced by Inclusive Media Foundation, Newa FM, and Likhu FM, explores the challenges faced by Nepal's Indigenous Peoples in retaining ownership of their ancestral lands, particularly in riverine areas like the Likhu River.

Music credit: "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Commemorated on March 21st, the International Day of Forests 2024 highlights "Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World." This theme calls for collective action to protect our forests, leveraging innovation to ensure they thrive and provide essential benefits like clean air and biodiversity for a better planet.

This program also remembers 77 Indigenous people killed in 2023. We condemn the global violence, including attacks, disappearances, and criminalization, committed against Indigenous defenders worldwide.

Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Natalia Jones. Music features "Whispers" by Ziibiwan, "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advetencia, and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation.

Join us as we explore the lives of small-scale fishers in South Africa. Episode 1 visits Arniston, home to ancient Khoi and San fish traps, featuring an interview with fisherwoman Rowina Europa. We then journey to Gordons Bay to hear from local fisherfolk about climate change's impact on their livelihoods.

This episode is produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan), with interviews including Nico Fredericks, Ellen Mandelozi, and 'Lulu'. Music credits feature saxophone by Tyso, "Natasha" by The Hot Shots, and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation.

Arniston, a charming coastal town on South Africa's South Coast, is home to Khoi and San descendants who make a living as small-scale fishers. Located near Cape Agulhas, Africa's southernmost tip, the area also features ancient fish traps dating back thousands of years.

Cultural Survival visited Arniston, meeting fisherwoman Rowina Europa, who highlighted climate change's impact on local fisherfolk. Sarah Niemand from nearby Buffeljagsbaai reiterated these concerns.

This segment was produced by Shaldon Ferris, featuring interviews with Rowina Europa and Sarah Niemand.

This edition presents global news on Indigenous Rights, featuring updates from Canada, South Africa, Nigeria, Nepal, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Argentina, Mexico, Panama, and Brazil.

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar, this program includes music by The Hallucination. Their track, "Burn your village to the ground," is used with permission.

Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer and bookseller based in Denver, CO. He holds an MFA in Fiction with a minor in Native American Studies from New Mexico State University, where he received multiple awards.

He taught English and Creative Writing, sharing his passion for Indigenous storytelling and epistemology. His work has appeared in *Windward Review*, [CBR.com](https://www.cbr.com/), and other publications.

This piece is Chad's audio story, "Split Decision."

The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the world's largest Indigenous gathering, commenced at UN Headquarters in New York. Delegates are championing self-determination, sovereignty, and amplifying Indigenous youth voices.

Cultural Survival is attending, interviewing delegates about their self-determined priorities and readiness to engage in high-level UN discussions.

This coverage was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring interviewee Waniya Locke (Diné/Lakota/Ashinabe). Music includes "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

The UNPFII promotes awareness and coordinates activities on Indigenous issues within the UN system. Cultural Survival attended the forum, engaging with delegates.

This content was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring an interview with Sonner Geriya (Khwe). Music includes "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

The Permanent Forum (UNPFII) is one of three UN bodies dedicated to Indigenous Peoples' issues, alongside the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur. Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII, engaging with delegates.

This content was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring an interview with Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn (Maori).

Music included "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.